Bridget B. here, and this edition of Bread & Roses was all about The Importance of Mother's Day; it's actual meaning and how you can get involved to make a difference. 
Given that this show fell right before Mother's Day, or on Mother's Day in other countries, I wanted to bring to your attention the what, why, when and by whom Mother's Day was conceived, what it has become over time and what you can do to re-direct this day back towards its original meaning.
During the show and in the midst of our membership drive, I shared the "Mother's Day Proclamation" as recited by some famous female actors and activists including Gloria
Steinem, I included some information on what other countries do on their designated holiday and talked with my guest, Martha Shelley, one of the members and coordinators for CodePink here in Portland. Our conversation included this weekend's events here in Portland and the rally in Washington, DC.
I also aired the audio from the Standing Women video clip, with a slight edit, on what they intend to do this coming Mother's Day. So don't forget Mother's Day is scheduled for May 10, 2009 here in the US and there is a greater meaning to the day.
Many thanks to our Bread and Roses listeners, and remember, we're on every Friday on KBOO 90.7FM from 6pm - 7pm.
Ciao
Photo Sources:
http://www.biography.com/womens-history/mothers-day.jsp
http://www.codepinkalert.org/section.php?id=401
Audio Sou rces:
http://www.codepinkalert.org/section.php?id=401